PHOTOS- Cacheuta Thermal Water Park Is a Summer Escape Wedged In Argentina’s Andes Mountains lead

Only 38 km from <a title="Cacheuta Water Park: A Fun Thermal Healthy Day in Between Argentina's Andes Mountains" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mendoza" target="_blank">Mendoza</a>'s capital in Argentina sits a natural water park wedged within the gorgeous Andes mountains. The <a title="Cacheuta Water Park: A Fun Thermal Healthy Day in Between Argentina's Andes Mountains" href="http://www.termascacheuta.com/parque.php" target="_blank">Cacheuta Water Park</a> (Termas de Cacheuta Parque de Agua) is a fantastic, year-round water escape for kids and adults, employing geothermal-heated mineral water sourced from just a few meters underground. The spectacular park includes various outdoor pools and streams -- made using local stone -- a cascade restaurant, cave-style toilets, and picnic facilities for friends and family to enjoy a day between the mountains.

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Argentina's fun and healthy Cacheuta Water Park in the Andes

<a title="Cacheuta Water Park: A Fun Thermal Healthy Day in Between Argentina's Andes Mountains" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cacheuta_Spa" target="_blank">Cacheuta</a> Hot Springs is only a short bus ride away from Mendoza's capital and the entry cost is only $7(US) for adults. It is the perfect place to spend a day out with friends or family swimming, or just relaxing in one of the <a title="Cacheuta Water Park: A Fun Thermal Healthy Day in Between Argentina's Andes Mountains" href="http://inhabitat.com/green-wave-thermal-pool-wrapped-with-a-living-wall-in-france/" target="_blank">thermal pools</a> or streams --some which even reach 39º C!

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Argentina's fun and healthy Cacheuta Water Park in the Andes

It's also a great place for kids, with slides, tunnels and an octogonal central pool featuring a stone water jet pumping thermal water 10 metres into the sky.

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Argentina's fun and healthy Cacheuta Water Park in the Andes

Located next to the Mendoza River in a dry mountainous area between the <a title="Cacheuta Water Park: A Fun Thermal Healthy Day in Between Argentina's Andes Mountains" href="http://inhabitat.com/peruvian-team-paints-mountain-white-to-rehab-a-melted-glacier/" target="_blank">Andes</a>, Cacheuta Water Park is a mind and body-escape developed to extend from the natural environment.

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Argentina's fun and healthy Cacheuta Water Park in the Andes

Visitors typically visit for the day, enjoying the park and dedicated picnic and BBQ areas.

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Argentina's fun and healthy Cacheuta Water Park in the Andes

For those looking for more service, there is also a <a title="Cacheuta Water Park: A Fun Thermal Healthy Day in Between Argentina's Andes Mountains" href="http://inhabitat.com/gorgeous-underground-museum-hidden-below-buenos-aires-government-house/buenos-aires-restored-museo-del-bicentenario-2/" target="_blank">stoney wall </a>restaurant serving affordable food.

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Argentina's fun and healthy Cacheuta Water Park in the Andes

There are even Flintstones-style sets of tables that can accomodate large groups of people who want to enjoy eating al-fresco.

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Argentina's fun and healthy Cacheuta Water Park in the Andes

The structure has been oriented to maximize the magnificent views of the landscape from within.

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Argentina's fun and healthy Cacheuta Water Park in the Andes

Not limited to water play, for the more sporty, there is also a climbing wall for practicing some moves before attempting to climb the nearby Aconcagua.

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Argentina's fun and healthy Cacheuta Water Park in the Andes

With an array of activities rolled into one exciting destination, Cacheuta Water Park is a fun, healthy and relaxing option to spend a free day!

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Argentina's fun and healthy Cacheuta Water Park in the Andes

Only 38 km from <a title="Cacheuta Water Park: A Fun Thermal Healthy Day in Between Argentina's Andes Mountains" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mendoza" target="_blank">Mendoza</a>'s capital in Argentina sits a natural water park wedged within the gorgeous Andes mountains. The <a title="Cacheuta Water Park: A Fun Thermal Healthy Day in Between Argentina's Andes Mountains" href="http://www.termascacheuta.com/parque.php" target="_blank">Cacheuta Water Park</a> (Termas de Cacheuta Parque de Agua) is a fantastic, year-round water escape for kids and adults, employing geothermal-heated mineral water sourced from just a few meters underground. The spectacular park includes various outdoor pools and streams -- made using local stone -- a cascade restaurant, cave-style toilets, and picnic facilities for friends and family to enjoy a day between the mountains.

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PHOTOS- Cacheuta Thermal Water Park Is a Summer Escape Wedged In Argentina’s Andes Mountains lead

Only 38 km from Mendoza's capital in Argentina sits a natural water park wedged within the gorgeous Andes mountains. The Cacheuta Water Park (Termas de Cacheuta Parque de Agua) is a fantastic, year-round water escape for kids and adults, employing geothermal-heated mineral water sourced from just a few meters underground. The spectacular park includes various outdoor pools and streams -- made using local stone -- a cascade restaurant, cave-style toilets, and picnic facilities for friends and family to enjoy a day between the mountains.